Tesla Vandalism Escalates as Trump Threatens 20-Year Sentences

Protests against Elon Musk's government role intensify, with arson and graffiti prompting federal charges and allegations of organized sabotage.

President Donald Trump has warned that individuals involved in Tesla vandalism could face up to 20 years in prison, including those funding the attacks.
Recent incidents of vandalism include arson, gunfire, and politically charged graffiti targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities in cities like Las Vegas, Portland, and Seattle.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled the attacks as 'domestic terrorism,' with several perpetrators already facing federal charges.
Elon Musk has condemned the violence, describing it as 'insane and deeply wrong,' and has alleged that some attacks are organized and funded by left-wing groups, though this claim remains unverified.
The vandalism is tied to backlash against Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, which has implemented controversial cost-cutting measures, including mass layoffs.